Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Circular Economy as it relates to the Waste Sector: Discussion.

11:00 am

Mr. Des Crinion:

Very quickly, as I am involved in the export of waste for thermal treatment, we ship our black bin waste to northern Europe where it is burned for electricity and heat. That is something we missed here. It is fully regulated by the national transfrontier shipment office. Before a tonne moves, the route is mapped out. It is agreed who ships it, where it is shipped to, who receives it and what waste it is. It is extremely highly regulated and I am very comfortable that no waste leaves this island going to an unknown destination.

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